CASTLEBLAYNEY AGE FRIENDLY TOWN

Street Survey

The Castleblayney Age Friendly Town project proposes to make Castleblayney more accessible for people of all ages and abilities. Older people are at the heart of the strategy and are the key focus of the project. Monaghan County Council in conjunction with other state agencies, service providers and community groups are in the process of identifying issues that affect accessibility in the town. More information about the project can be found at www.agefriendlycounties.com under the "Dublin & North East" section.  A major element of this project is the built environment, including streetscapes and footpaths. We hope to have as many people as possible involved in carrying out the street audits to get as broad a view as possible of accessibility in Castleblayney. This includes young and old, active people, mobility impaired, buggy and pushchair users, wheelchair and walking aid users, visually impaired etc.

Please choose a route from the options shown on the map on the back page and complete the survey. If you are not in a position to survey the entire route and can only survey a short section, please make a note of this. If you have time to survey more than 1 route, it will be of great benefit to us - please fill out a separate survey form for each route. There are no right or wrong answers, so feel free to give your opinions and give as much feedback as possible.

We remind you to take care when undertaking this street survey and to be aware of your own safety and the safety of others around you.

If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact Carol Lambe, Administrative Officer, Monaghan County Council on 047 73725.

Please return your completed survey at a follow up meeting on Monday, 24th June at 2.30pm in Iontas, or to Castleblayney Town Council Offices, Main Street, Castleblayney

on or before the 24th June 2013.

We thank you for your participation in this project!

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Street Name/Route No: _____________________________________________________

Date & Time : _____________________________________________________

Survey undertaken by: ____________________________Contact No.: _______________

Notes:- We have suggested some routes you might use. See map on last page. Feel free to make

your own route, if you prefer, but please give details of the streets/ roads covered above- When undertaking this survey, please try to consider the needs of ALL roads users -

people with buggies and young children, groups of schoolchildren, older persons with reduced mobility, people with disabilities or in wheelchairs, etc.

Neither Agree Daylight Hours Disagree <----------------> nor Disagree <--------------------> Agree

1. The footpath surface is level and free from potholes, damage and trip hazards: 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: _________________________________________________________________

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2. The footpath is level andcomfortable to use: 1 2 3 4 5ie - there are no steep slopesComments: _________________________________________________________________

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3. The footpath is wide enough to allow pedestriansto pass each other, accommodate people with buggies, facilitate wheelchairs etc: 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: __________________________________________________________________

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4. The footpath is clear of obstructions and street furniture: 1 2 3 4 5eg - Bins, Plantpots, Signs, Poles

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Comments: __________________________________________________________________ Neither Agree

Disagree <----------------> nor Disagree <--------------------> Agree

5. Pedestrian crossing points are conveniently and safely located and easy to use: 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: __________________________________________________________________

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6. There are dropped kerbs at suitable locations for wheelchairs,buggies & people with poor mobility: 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: __________________________________________________________________

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7. Parking Spaces are available within a reasonable distance of shops and services: 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: __________________________________________________________________

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8. Disabled Parking Spaces are available within a reasonable distance of shops and services: 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: __________________________________________________________________

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9. Parking restrictions do not prevent me from completing my business: 1 2 3 4 5ie - 2 hour parking limit is not restrictiveComments: __________________________________________________________________

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10. It is easy to access footpaths from the parking spaces: 1 2 3 4 5ie - At junctions and accessesComments: __________________________________________________________________

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Neither Agree Disagree <----------------> nor Disagree <--------------------> Agree

11. There are no locations where conflict arises between pedestrians and vehicles: 1 2 3 4 5ie - At junctions and accessesComments: __________________________________________________________________

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12. Benches/Seating Areas are available where required: 1 2 3 4 5ie - On Main Streets, Bus Stops etcComments: __________________________________________________________________

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13. Street Names and Signposts are provided, are easy to readand contain clear information 1 2 3 4 5

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14. Public Buildings are easy to find and Entrances are obvious and easy to negotiate: 1 2 3 4 5ie - Town Council, Library, Post OfficeComments: __________________________________________________________________

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15. There is very little litter, graffiti or dog droppings on the street: 1 2 3 4 5

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16. There are specific problems on this street on certain days: 1 2 3 4 5ie - illegal parking at school times, parking on Mart days etcComments: __________________________________________________________________

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In Darkness Neither Agree

Disagree <----------------> nor Disagree <--------------------> Agree

17. Footpaths are well lit and the street lightingis of good quality: 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: __________________________________________________________________

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18. There is adequate lighting at crossing points: 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: __________________________________________________________________

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19. There are no dark shadows or unlit areasand the street feels safe: 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: __________________________________________________________________

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20. Road markings and signs are clearlyvisible in the dark: 1 2 3 4 5

Comments: __________________________________________________________________

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Any other Comments?

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